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Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji
以

N2

Meaningsby means of, because, in view of, compared with
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By means of; with; following; from

Compounds

  • with, by, by means of, because of

  • on and after, from ... onward, since

  • within, inside of, less than

  • now that, since, given that, more than, exceeding, beyond

  • less than, below, following

  • before, previously

Example sentences

  • We achieved better results than expected.

  • Now that the project is approved, we must meet the deadline.

  • This quarter's performance exceeds expectations.

  • It is not rare at all to live over ninety years.

  • I used to smoke. I was quite a heavy smoker.

  • OK!! Bro!! I don't want to hear any more!

  • It's not worth reading any further.

  • I don't want to be any more burden to my parents.